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St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop)

Today, 8 August 2016, is the feast day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia’s first canonized saint.  Here are a number of resources to help us learn and appreciate more about St Mary MacKillop: Learn about St Mary MacKillop’s story by visiting http://www.marymackillop.org.au/marys-story/beginnings.cfm?loadref=146; ‘Justice and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop’, Editorial from … Continue reading St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop)

A Fairer World for all

Caritas has launched a new campaign, ‘A Fairer World for All’. The campaign seeks to: Rebuild the Australia’s contribution to international aid and development to 2012 levels by the end of this term of government. Strengthen Australia’s climate change targets, establishing a plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and providing a fair share of funding to help communities … Continue reading A Fairer World for all

Homelessness Prevention Week: 1 – 7 August 2016

Homelessness Prevention Week raises community awareness of homelessness and increases community connections for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.  There are plenty of great Catholic organisations working to prevent homelessness.  Check out  these examples: Mercy Foundation Marist Youth Care St Vincent de Paul Society If you are interested in signing the ‘Halve Australia’s … Continue reading Homelessness Prevention Week: 1 – 7 August 2016

“Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us. The Response of the Gospel of Mercy”

Migrant and Refugee Week, 22 – 28 August, is coming up soon.  On Sunday, 28 August 2016, the Catholic Church will celebrate the 102nd World Day of Migrants and Refugees.   To help us start preparing for this week, our Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent us a message (which we have reproduced below) and the Australian Catholic … Continue reading “Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us. The Response of the Gospel of Mercy”